Process Chemist

We are seeking a highly skilled Process Chemist to join our team at Wacker Chemical Corporation. As a Process Chemist, you will play a critical role in supporting the company's strategic growth and productivity goals by improving production recipes, ensuring consistent quality, reducing customer complaints, and optimizing cycle times.

• Review and transfer new and globally harmonized products to local production, improving existing product FTPR and statistical analysis of process data to reduce variation.
• Maintain and improve reactor/mixer recipes to optimize quality and efficiency by becoming an expert in the assigned production area.
• Troubleshoot chemistry/process problems in the production area by strategically utilizing available laboratory resources and being available 24 hours to assist PTS's and operators with production processes.
• Develop rework/blend-off recipes for off-specification material and manage assigned inventory of raw materials and products.
• Investigate/root cause analysis of quality failures and production chemistry-related complaints and assist Process Control/QA in designing new and improving existing test methods.

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science or other science-related degree.
• 0-2 years' experience in a chemical plant production environment or related.
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and perform statistical data analysis.
• Knowledge of silicone chemistry preferred.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills.

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability.
• Innovative work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
• Total Rewards Package including compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.